A tiny robot fish named Gillbert is taking on a massive ocean crisis—and it’s absolutely genius! Created by a brilliant University of Surrey student in the UK, this 3D-printed marvel swims through lakes and rivers, sucking up harmful microplastics before they poison our oceans or sneak into our food chain. It’s like a vacuum cleaner for pollution!
Gillbert was designed for the Natural Robotics Contest to prove affordable, open-source tech can tackle huge environmental issues.
“I wanted to show how simple robotics can help solve real-world problems like microplastic pollution,” said the student creator.
Experts are buzzing—environmentalists call it a ‘game-changer’ for water cleanup, with potential to scale up and save ecosystems worldwide.
Imagine a future where armies of Gillberts patrol our waters, keeping them clean for fish, birds, and us. Could this be the start of a plastic-free planet? Share your thoughts!
Sources: michelegargiulo
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